Potential gas leaks are a major safety concern for all residents and owners. Recently, a resident had an issue with a corroded pipe on the exterior of their home. SCE&G immediately turned off the gas to the unit and would not re-establish connection until the pipe was repaired. The cost was around $150-$200 and can be repaired from the outside of your home.
As a result of this discovery, the homeowner alerted us and the Board is now researching the possibility of having all homes inspected in the next couple of weeks. This would be done to ensure our collective safety and to avoid more costly repairs. If/when this is scheduled, you will be notified in advance, as all homes with questionable pipes that could result in a gas leak will be turned off by SCE&G. Owners would be required to make any necessary repairs prior to having their gas reconnected. It is highly recommended that all owners have a plumber check the gas lines to avoid any service interruptions. Otherwise, you will be subject to whatever SCE&G may find, which may or may not result in a service interruption until repairs can be scheduled.
As indicated below, the Lot Owner is responsible for all maintenance and repair of the lot and any structures on the lot that are not specifically mentioned in Article VI, Section One.
ARTICLE II
Definitions.
Section Four. "Lot" shall mean and refer to any plot of land shown upon the attached site plan or approved final plat, as reasonably amended by Declarant from time to time, with the exception of the Common Area, and shall include all improvements (including residential units) thereon.
ARTICLE VI
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AND PARTY WALLS
Section One. In addition to maintenance of the Common Area, the Association shall provide exterior maintenance upon each Lot as follows: paint and/or stain the exterior of the residential unit on the Lot; repair, replace and care for roofs, gutters, downspouts, exterior building surfaces, trees, shrubs (excluding those planted by an Owner), grass, walks, mailboxes, fences installed by Declarant or the Association, exterior post lights (excluding electricity therefore), and other exterior improvements. Such exterior maintenance shall not include glass surfaces. Further, the Owner of any Lot may, at his or her election, plant flowers in the front and rear beds established by Declarant in developing the Lot, provided that such maintenance by the Owner does not hinder the Association in performing its maintenance of the exterior of the residential unit and the remaining yard spaces. No maintenance by an Owner shall reduce the assessment payable by him or her to the Association. The Owner shall not plant any vegetation in the front yard except with the prior written approval of the Association.
(As a matter of information to future Members of the Association, the Declarant desires to make it known that due to differing amounts of exposure to the elements and other factors, some Lots may require more maintenance than others and that it is in the best interest of the entire Association that all units be properly maintained and that the Association shall be required to provide such maintenance provided for herein and make a uniform charge without regard to the actual cost of maintenance of each Lot.)
In the event that the need for maintenance or repair is caused through the willful or negligent act of the Owner, his or her family, or guests, or invitees, the cost of such maintenance or repairs shall be added to and become a part of the assessment to which such Lot is subject, which is not subject to any maximum. The Association is hereby granted an easement right of access to go upon any Lot for performance of repairs or maintenance, the responsibility of which is the Association's hereunder. Subject to the provisions of this Declaration as expressly set forth in the obligations of the Association, all maintenance, repair or replacement of the Lot and all structures, and other improvements located within the Lot shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner thereof who shall perform such maintenance in a manner consistent with the community and the applicable provisions of this Declaration.
Respectfully,
Jennifer Seabrook
Community Manager
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Association Management Specialist (AMS)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-8484 x329
